I am using a MXR Bass Octave Deluxe, imho the Markbass Octave option in the Super Synth sounds terrible, very artificial. I am also using a Boss GT-10B which has also a better octaver than the Markbass provides.
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Markbass Super Synth
- Thread starter Gonzo476
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I have an EBS Octabass and used to have a Boss OC2. Never used a POG.
To me, the Super Synth Oct-1 and -2 sound very similar to an OC2 - I think they've aimed to reproduce that sound closely. It's fluffy and buzzy, reminds me of mains 50hz hum, but at different pitches of course ;-)
When soloed, sometimes I can't really figure out what note the octaver is producing - the pitch is a bit indistinct. Similar to my recollection of the OC2. My Octabass produces a much more distinct pitch.
However, the tracking is better than either the OC2 or Octabass. The Super Synth doesn't struggle with open strings like my Octabass and the tracking goes lower, although not as low as the synth sounds, weirdly.
The Oct +1 sound is different - sounds like a very smooth version of the synth, like a filtered sawtooth. Neither of the octave sounds is a pitch shifted effect, like the POG.
To me, the Super Synth Oct-1 and -2 sound very similar to an OC2 - I think they've aimed to reproduce that sound closely. It's fluffy and buzzy, reminds me of mains 50hz hum, but at different pitches of course ;-)
When soloed, sometimes I can't really figure out what note the octaver is producing - the pitch is a bit indistinct. Similar to my recollection of the OC2. My Octabass produces a much more distinct pitch.
However, the tracking is better than either the OC2 or Octabass. The Super Synth doesn't struggle with open strings like my Octabass and the tracking goes lower, although not as low as the synth sounds, weirdly.
The Oct +1 sound is different - sounds like a very smooth version of the synth, like a filtered sawtooth. Neither of the octave sounds is a pitch shifted effect, like the POG.
With a bt of tweaking I got a convincing Unibass tone. should have though about it before. WIll post clips eventually.
I still cant belive that i have been waiting for this pedal for over a month from GC because they are out of stock. its ok i guess because i bought it on a weekend where they has buy 300 get 50 off, so i did not pay taxes got me a free strap and paid about 260!!!
..in the meantime I sold mine because it just wasn't what I expected it to be
What did you expect it to be like? What synth pedals have you used that you have liked?
For your update, I finally got a bypass-looper for the G5, and good GOD it has taken a new life- the bass is back!
The clips of the Supersynth sound nearly identical to some of the settings you can achieve on the G5.
They both sound absolutely amazing. We'll just have to see for ourselves, when we all get one......
If Markbass ends up releasing some of the vocals sounds like the G5 had (my favorite sounds from the G5) I will grab this in a heartbeat.
I would be all over the SS if you could go 100% wet. If they ever fix that, then they have another sale right here.
I expected it to be more sounding like a real synth I suppose, furthermore I just didn't like having to go from the rehearsal room to my computer at home to make all the little tweaks.
I used both the Boss SYB pedals, the ME-8B, GT-6B, GT-10B. I suppose there's no cheap way to replace my Moog Taurus
I suppose there's no cheap way to replace my Moog Taurus
Why in the world would you want to do that?
Played my first gig with TaurusIII last Saturday on it is amazing. I also own BMS, G5, DI, OS and have tried years to imitate classic Taurus. Tweaked Markbass SS in the shop nearby some time ago. Although I think Markbass would be best choice available for Taurus imitation I am pretty certain that it can not deliver the ulbelievable fatness essential to Taurus. IMO there is no other way to get THE Taurus sound. 
because the Taurus 3 is way too expensive, furthermore in all the years I played with the Taurus 2 pedals I owned they always needed separate amping, because there's was never anything audible through the monitors, mixing it through the same amp as my bass would end up in all Taurus no more bass(guitar).
The Taurus takes up a lot of space (together with the extra amp) in my car, and on stage.
..and in the end no matter how good the Taurus can sound it didn't always sound so good, most PA people turned down the volume and the lower frequencies.
..and to make the disaster complete, Taurus 2 could be very moody, sometimes stepping on a pedal resulted in no sound (even after my weekly cleaning and repairing)
Just ordered one of these.
The inablility to have a 100% wet (all synth) output had me a little concerned though.
Upon reading the section in the manual called 'Markbass Pedal Controller Software' I see there is a parameter that may do the trick:
LEVEL: controls the synth output level
MIX: controls the mix between the original sound and the synth
Of course, I'll have to try it before laying out the $$$.
The inablility to have a 100% wet (all synth) output had me a little concerned though.
Upon reading the section in the manual called 'Markbass Pedal Controller Software' I see there is a parameter that may do the trick:
LEVEL: controls the synth output level
MIX: controls the mix between the original sound and the synth
Of course, I'll have to try it before laying out the $$$.
I tried that, but couldn't completely eliminate the original bass sound.
The level of the original bass sound is also dependent on the Gain knob. I've found that you can reduce that, then alter the Note On and Note Off parameters so that the synth still triggers correctly. You can almost completely remove the dry bass sound that way, but not totally.
I have to say that having the dry bass sound mixed with the synth has never annoyed me in use. I wouldn't let this slight anomaly stop anyone from trying out what is a very groovy pedal.
Yeah people are all up in arms because you can't completely remove the straight bass signal.
In practical use, 9 times out of 10 you use synth tones blended with dry signal anyway.
For example, all the Akai DI base presets have dry tone in them.
In practical use, 9 times out of 10 you use synth tones blended with dry signal anyway.
For example, all the Akai DI base presets have dry tone in them.
Clearly many of us have a different idea of 'practical use'. At least you can control the dry signal and edit it out of those pesky DI presets, correct?
Yes, indeed.
Now you can get rid of most of it on the SuperSynth, to the point where there is barely any left. You will hear it if you pay attention though. And are not playing with other instruments. Alone in your room.
I too think they should fix this but it really isn't much of an issue.
Now you can get rid of most of it on the SuperSynth, to the point where there is barely any left. You will hear it if you pay attention though. And are not playing with other instruments. Alone in your room.
I too think they should fix this but it really isn't much of an issue.
